Awoi – album details
31
Mar, 2011
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According to their mail magazine, アヲイ (Awoi)’s new mini-album, we told you about ithere. It’s called 「ア・カペラ」(a capella), will be released in two types. The limited edition comes with a PV and five tracks, the regular edition comes with six tracks only.
[Tracklist]
01. Jellyfish
02. blind
03. zessei , yami no naka de
04. カルト (Cult) (regular edition only)
05. darling
06. ラストレター (Last letter)
For more details, please stay tuned.
Source: mail magazine
Posted in New releaseTags: Awoi
0801弐209336 - New maxi single
30
Mar, 2011
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Good news for fans of 0801弐209336, the band is back with a new maxi single.

This will be the band’s 5th maxi single.
It is titled『さりげなく終電を逃せ!』(sarigenaku shuuden wo nogasu) and will be released on May 11th.
It will cost 1890 yen and is limited to 1000 copies.
The tracklist is as follows:
[CD]
1. さりげなく終電を逃せ!(sarigenaku shuuden wo nogasu)
2. シューティングゲーム/ユーロビート×下克上 (Shooting Game/Eurobeat×Gekokujou)
[DVD]
1. さりげなく終電を逃せ!(sarigenaku shuuden wo nogasu) [Video clip]
Source: Jishuban Club & OHP
Posted in New releaseTags: 08012209336
2 consecutive maxi-singles for Unite
30
Mar, 2011
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ユナイト (Unite), a new band which we have introduced some time ago, has announced some great news for their fans!

They’re going to have a 2-months consecutive maxi-single release campaign! The first one will go on sale on June 1st under the title 「U -s m e h-」and the second one will apear in stores on July 13th and will be entitled 「ミドルノート」(Middle Note). Both will be available in two types – A Types include a DVD and cost 1890 yen, while B Types are CD only and cost 1575 yen. The tracklist is as follows:
「U -s m e h-」 A Type 【CD】
01.U -s m e h-
02.Chronus【DVD】
・EnvierB Type 【CD】
01.U -s m e h-
02.Ms.Fabbit
03.失踪イン マイ ルーム (Shissou In My Room)
「ミドルノート」(Middle Note)A Type 【CD】
01. ミドルノート (Middle Note)
02. ディストリー (This Tree)【DVD】
・world wide wishB Type 【CD】
01. ミドルノート (Middle Note)
02. snow slow
03. 不完全I/F (Fukanzen I/F)
Furthermore, they are going to sponsor an event on May 31st at Takadanobaba AREA. It will be entitled 『United Stars Area』 and the tickets are 2800 yen in advance and 3300 yen at the door.
Source: Brand-X, OHP
Posted in Event, New releaseTags: Unite
The Dopes – two singles
30
Mar, 2011
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We never wrote about them before so I thought I’m going to start with their new projects as in two singles which contain one track only and will cost 500 Yen each. The first single is called [Gloria] and will be released on April 9th, the second single is called [Calling] and will be released on May 29th. The sample for [Gloria] can be found here
The Dopes used to be a session band which has formed back in 2010 and turned into a real band in February,
Vo. 成実 (narumi) — blog
Gt. 戒 (kai) (ex.LiZ) — blog
Gt. 葉 (you) (ex.Keith) — blog
Ba. 空 (sora) — blog
Dr. りょう (ryo) (ex.LiZ) — blog
Source: Anna, OHP
Mix Speaker’s Inc. in America
30
Mar, 2011
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Good news for all American Mix Speaker’s Inc. fans.
Visual kei band Mix Speaker’s,Inc., known for their unique costumes, will perform at the anime convention AnimeNEXT in June. The band already performed in Europe in 2009, and their performance at AnimeNEXT will mark their US debut.
AnimeNEXT takes place between June 10 and 12 in Somerset, New Jersey.
Source: Anna
Posted in OverseasTags: Mix Speaker's Inc.
2 for 1 for JAPAN Special @ Neo Tokyo
30
Mar, 2011
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Neo Tokyo, the german shop for J-Music, has a pretty cool campaign along with Gan-Shin & Okami records and everyone should check it out since all profit will be donated to the Japan Red Cross and shipping within the EU will be free.
2 for 1 for JAPAN!
Special sale from 25th of March 2011 until 4th of April 2011! Gan-Shin, Okami Records and Neo Tokyo have teamed up for a special CD and DVD sale! Order two Gan-Shin or Okami Records products at the Neo Tokyo website and receive the cheaper one for free! All profit will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross. FREE shipping to all countries part of the European Union!
If you order 4 products you will receive 2 for free, if you order 6 you will get 3 for free…
The following CDs and DVDs are part of the special:
Abingdon Boys School – Teaching Materials CD
An Cafe – BB Parallel World CD/DVD
An Cafe – Goku Tama Rock Cafe CD
An Cafe – Goku Tama Rock Cafe LTD CD/DVD
An Cafe – Harajuku Dance Rock CD/DVD
An Cafe – LIVE CAFE 2010 KING OF HARAJUKU DANCE ROCK DVD Box
An Cafe – Magnya Carta CD
An Cafe – NYAPPY GO AROUND THE WORLD DVD
Asian Kung Fu Generation – Fan Club CD
BALZAC – HATRED: Destruction=Construction CD
BALZAC – JUDGEMENT DAY CD
BALZAC – Paradox CD
BALZAC – Paranoid Dream of the Zodiac CD
Crossfaith – The Artificial Theory for The Dramatic Beauty CD
D’espairsRay – Coll:Set CD
D’espairsRay – IMMORTAL CD/DVD
D’espairsRay – Mirror CD
DIR EN GREY – UROBOROS CD
DIR EN GREY – UROBOROS Budokan CD/DVD
DIR EN GREY – A KNOT OF DVD
DIR EN GREY – AVERAGE BLASPHEMY DVD
DIR EN GREY – THE MARROW OF A BONE CD
DIR EN GREY – TOUR05 THE ROSE TRIMS AGAIN DVD
DIR EN GREY – TOUR08 THE ROSE TRIMS AGAIN DVD
DIR EN GREY – VULGAR CD
DIR EN GREY – Withering to death. CD
Duel Jewel – We will melt you CD
Gackt – Diabolos CD
GaGaaling – Royal Stranger CD
girugämesh – NOW CD
girugämesh – MUSIC CD
girugämesh – GO CD
girugämesh – CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY DVD
girugämesh – girugämesh CD
GUITAR WOLF – DEAD ROCK CD
HANGRY&ANGRY – Sadistic Dance CD
heidi. – Panorama CD
HYDE – FAITH CD
HYDE – Best of CD
L’Arc~en~Ciel – KISS CD
LM.C – Wonderful Wonderholic CD/DVD
Merry – M.E.R.R.Y. CD
Merry – nu Chemical Rhetoric CD
Merry – Peep Show CD
Merry – under-world CD
Mix Speaker’s,Inc. – BIG BANG MUSIC! CD
Mix Speaker’s,Inc. – MONSTERS ~JUNK STORY in my pocket~ CD/DVD
MUCC – Karma CD/DVD
MUCC – 6 CD
MUCC – Gokusai CD
MUCC – Homurauta CD
MUCC – Kuchiki no Tou CD
MUCC – KYUTAI -Sphere- CD/DVD
Nightmare – Anima CD
Nightmare – the WORLD Ruler CD
Onmyo-za – Inyo-Shugyoku CD
POLYSICS – We ate the machine CD
RENTRER EN SOI – THE BOTTOM OF CHAOS CD
The Back Horn – Taiyo No Naka No Seikatsu CD
the studs – and hate CD
the studs – studs CD
VAMPS – BEAST CD
VAMPS – VAMPS CD
Vidoll – Bastard CD
XodiacK – Shinra Bansho-Setsuri CD
Zoro – Core CD
Pretty cool, hu?
Source: Neo Tokyo Facebook
Posted in CoolTags: abingdon boys school, Antic Cafe, D'espairsRay, Dir en grey, Duel Jewel, Gackt, GaGaalinG, Girugamesh, HANGRY&ANGRY, heidi, Hyde, L'Arc~en~Ciel, LM.C, Merry, Mix Speaker's Inc., MUCC, Nightmare, onmyo, polysics, Rentrer, the studs, VAMPS, Vidoll, XodiacK, Zoro
Lycaon – new support drummer.
30
Mar, 2011
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Lycaon have a new support drummer, who used to be the drummer of DISQLOC. who have disbanded back in November.
His name used to be 佑一 (Yuichi) and his new name is一朗 (ichirou) and his blog can be found here
Source: Ichirou blog
And – new look
30
Mar, 2011
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As we told you before, the band will release their new mini-album [TRIGGER] on May 4th and now the band has updated their homepage with their newest look.
What do you think?
Source: OHP
ex.Diva members two new bands
30
Mar, 2011
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Seems like we haven’t talked about it yet but ex. Diva members have new bands.
The first one is called [Decay] and formed back in January, had their first (secret) live in February and their first official live will be held on April 13th at Shibuya O-Crest with DEPAIN, Ha:qch & Acid Cherry King.
[Members are]
Vo. 義人(yoshito)
Gt. 紫音(shion) (ex.diva)
Ba. Noy
Dr. 茜夜 (senya) (ex.diva)
Source: member’s blogs, Anna
The second band is called [ZaЯieL] and has formed in February and they will have their first live on April 30th at Ikebukuro RUIDO K3
[Members are]
Vo. George (ex.diva (Kei)
Gt. ?
Ba. コーヘイ(ko-hei) (ex.diva (sena)
Dr. ?
Source: member’s blogs, Anna
Lolita 23q – release, oneman & look
30
Mar, 2011
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Lolita 23q will release a new single somewhen soon; their homepage says it’s going to be released in spring. Besides that, their homepage was updated with their newest look.
Their next oneman will be held on May 8th at ebisu LIQUIDROOM and it’s called [TWENTY-THREE COSMIC WARD]. For ticket information, please have a look at their official homepage.
Source: OHP
Posted in Costumes, New release, OnemanTags: Lolita 23q
Virgil – new look
30
Mar, 2011
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We told you here that the band will release their newest single called [Last Promise] soon and now the band has updated their homepage with their newest look.
Do you like it?
Preorder @ CD Japan
⇒ Last Promise [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Type A]
⇒ Last Promise [Regular Edition / Type B]
Source: OHP
V-last. PV preview & new look
30
Mar, 2011
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We just told you details about V-last.’s new single, and now we have their new look and their single preview for you. For the preview, please have a look at their homepage.
What do you think? Do you like the preview and their new look?
Source: OHP
The GazettE – new release dates
30
Mar, 2011
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The GazettE, who planned to release their new live DVD & their new best of album on 23rd March, have now announced the new release date since the first one got cancelled due the earthquake in Japan. Both, their best of album and the DVD, will go on sale on April 6th.
The European version, which will be released under CLJ records, will be up for preorder from March 28th on at their official webshop. The DVD will be released on April 12th with German and Englih subtitles. The regular edition will cost 34,99 Euro, the limited edition will cost 69,99 Euro.
Source: OHP, CLJ Records, CDJapan
Posted in New releaseTags: the GazettE
Kra’s new maxi single
30
Mar, 2011
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Good news for fans of Kra.
The band will be releasing a new maxi single.

The single will be titled 「不思議な世界からの招待状」(fushigi na sekai karano shoutaijou) and it will be released on June 1st.
So far not much information of the new maxi single have been announced but it will be available in 2 types.
The [CD+DVD Limited edition] will cost 1890 yen and the [CD only Regular edition] will cost 1000 yen.
Source: Jishuban Club
Posted in New releaseTags: Kra
ICe0AGe’s new maxi single
30
Mar, 2011
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We told you about ICe0AGe’s name change & mini-album.
Now it is announced that the band will be releasing a new maxi single.

The new maxi single [faraway] will be released on June 29th.
The cover and tracklist for the single have yet to be announced but it will come with a DVD and will cost 1800 yen.
Source: Jishuban Club
Posted in New releaseTags: ICe0AGe
2nd full album for GPKISM
29
Mar, 2011
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According to Kiwamu’s facebook, GPKISM will be releasing their 2nd full album [Reliquia] on June 15th.

If all I have is this feeling, it will only disappear into my dream…
Nearly two years after their first full album, GPKISM releases their second full album!
It will consist of 17 tracks including songs from their sold-out single and mini-album, new songs, and SE tracks!…
Their new album [Reliquia] will include a picture label & a 12 pages booklet.
It is limited to 666 copies and will cost 3150 yen.

Tracklist:
01. Reliquia ~Prelude~
02. Reliquia
03. Immolare
04. Succubus
05. Decidere
06. Barathrum
07. Perire
08. Iudicium
09. Desiderium
10. Strages
11. Angelus
12. Uterus
13. Incarnari
14. Corpus
15. Memoria
16. Ekstasis
17. Ekstasis ~Final~
Source: Kiwamu’s Facebook
Posted in New releaseTags: GPKISM
New live-sold single for BLACK CAT
29
Mar, 2011
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Few weeks ago we talked about BLACK CAT planning to release a new single 「碧色のリザレクション」(Hekishoku no Resurrection) on June 15th. Not only are there more details about it, but also the band has decided to release a live/webshop limited one-coin single!

The new single will be entitled 『MAY』and will go on sale on May 1st and will be available to order in that shop. What’s more it will be sold during the lives, starting on April 15th.
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Tracklist: 【CD】
1. 碧色のリザレクション (Hekishoku no Resurrection)
2. リュウセイノ少女 (Ryuusei no Shoujo)【DVD】
1.碧色のリザレクション (Hekishoku no Resurrection)![]()
Tracklist: 【CD】
1.MAY
If you’re curious about how the new song sounds, here is the YouTube CM posted by the band:
What do you think about it? And finally, don’t forget to pre-order 「碧色のリザレクション」(Hekishoku no Resurrection) and support the band!
Source: OHP
Posted in New releaseTags: Black Cat
DIAURA 2nd press, 1st mini
29
Mar, 2011
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Just the other day we told you that DIAURA had gained a bassist. Well now we have some even better news: they’re releasing their first mini-album!

DIAURA’s first mini album, DICTATOR, will be released through Galaxy in two types on August 10th. Both types cost 2,940 yen, and differ only by an SE track and by their DVD contents.
Before that, though, DIAURA will release a 2nd press of their first maxi-single, Beautiful Creature. The second press will be released on June 15th for 1,575 yen, and will include a new song.
Beautiful Creature 2nd Press
00. SE
01. Beautiful Creature
02. カオスプレイ (CHAOS PLAY)
DICTATOR -A Type-
[CD]
01. 深 (Shin) (SE)
02. 奈落の花 (Naraku no Hana)
03. MASTER
04. DICTATOR
05. インフィネイト (INFINITE)
[DVD]
01. 失翼の聖域 (Shitsuyoku no Seiiki) PVDICTATOR -B Type-
[CD]
01. World End (SE)
02. 奈落の花 (Naraku no Hana)
03. MASTER
04. DICTATOR
05. インフィネイト (INFINITE)
[DVD]
01. Documentary film
To celebrate these new releases, DIAURA will hold a series of sponsored events, leading up to their first oneman.
DIAURA sponsored event series DICTATOR
[Immortal of Dictator] 7/25 @ Takadanobaba AREA
[The end of Dictator] 7/30 @ Shinjuku RUIDO K4
[Revives of Dictator] 8/4 @ Meguro Rockmaykan
DIAURA first oneman 独-DICTATOR-裁 (Doku-DICTATOR-Sai)
8/30 @ Shibuya BOXX
Source: Mail magazine
Posted in New release, OnemanTags: DIAURA
New band – PLUNKLOCK
29
Mar, 2011
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I can’t believe we still haven’t posted about them – PLUNKLOCK is a cool new band, which has formed back in February and will have its first live tomorrow, on March 29th. The members are:

Vocal: ハロ (Hello) || ex. レム (lem) [as 拓兎 (Takt)]
Guitar: 和希 (Kazuki) || ex. 白黒キネマ (Monokuro Kinema)
Bass: 春嘉 (Haruka) || ex. ANTI-KRANKE → 蜂-biene
Drums: pinky || ex. ハッチ (Hucci), now in ニンジャマンジャパン (Ninjaman Japan)
What is even more interesting, all members have Facebook! Make sure to add them and show them your support:
⇒ ハロ (Hello)
⇒ 和希 (Kazuki)
⇒ 春嘉 (Haruka)
⇒ pinky
Their first live will take place on March 29th at Takadanobaba AREA during a DragonWAPPPPPPER sponsored event. The band will be selling a live-limited single from that live on and it will be entitled 「teardrop」:

It will cost 1000 yen and will be limited to 100 copies, what is more, it’ll come with a bonus cheki.
Source: vkdb, OHP
Rugia(g)Gram’s one-day revival charity event
29
Mar, 2011
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Rugia(g)Gram, who have disbanded back in 2009, have decided to have a one-day revival on a charity event on April 24th! If you don’t remember the band, the members were as follows:

Vocal: 爻爛-kouran- || ex. DirmuNot
Guitar: 瑠璃-ruri- || now in 妃阿甦 (The Piass) [as 椿 悠乃介 (Tsubaki Yunosuke)]
Bass: 隷依-rei-
The live will take place at soundspace RIZIN in Takamatsu (Kagawa-ken) on April 24th. Other participaring artists will be: ゲシュタルト (Gestalt), THE BLACK BORDERS, isotope, 川村平平 (Kawamura Nihei), 88temples, BЯAST, 姫冠 (Tiara), pan-T, drop across, Camui and 多田バンド (Tada band)
Tickets are 1000 yen in advance and 1500 yen at the door.
Source: Vsoku, vkdb
Posted in RevivalTags: Rugia(g)Gram




















































































